Rangers vs. Avalanche forecast, odds, pick

The New York Rangers they’re still trying to figure things out, but they’ve gotten better lately. It will be another challenging test when they visit Colorado Avalanchebut it’s a fixture that Rangers have handled well over the past few seasons. The Rangers have won three straight against the Avalanche after a four-game winning streak for Colorado. However, you can be sure that these matches will always be classics, as three of the previous four meetings have gone to a shootout, with the other ending in overtime. Time to continue our NHL odds series with Rangers-Avalanche prediction and selection.

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NHL odds: Rangers-Avalanche odds

New York Rangers: +1.5 (-165)

Moneiline: +148

Colorado Avalanche: -1.5 (+145)

Moneilines: -165

Over: 6 (-120)

Floor: 6 (+100)

How to watch Rangers vs. Avalanche

Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT

TV: Visina, MSG

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Why the Rangers could cover the spread/win

Do the Rangers have what it takes to get back in the standings and make the playoffs? They’re in a good conference to do that because, as it stands, neither team is completely out of the postseason picture. New York is currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 13 points out of third place for an automatic playoff bid. However, they are just four points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild card spot. Rangers have five teams to get past to get to that spot, but if they keep winning games at their current pace, they can do it. New York has won four of its last six games, including wins over playoff teams like the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights.

A return to the Ball Arena is not necessarily good for the Avalanche. Colorado usually has good home field advantage, but they are just 12-8-1 this season. They were better, or just as good, on the road, going 14-9-0. The Rangers have also been better on the road, going 11-11-0, while they are 9-9-2 at home.

Why Avalanche could cover the spread/win

The Avalanche’s last ten games look good on paper, as they are 7-2-1. The problem is that five of the wins came in the first half of those games, while they alternated between wins and losses in the last five games. It’s a Jekyll and Hyde battle, as they lost games to the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets by a combined score of 8-2. They then went on to win games against the Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers by a combined score of 9-2. The trend they are in will say this will be another successful game for the Avalanche.

The Avalanche will try to win the goaltending matchup in this game, which The return of Igor Šesterkin could complicate things. However, Mackenzie Blackwood has held down the fort for Colorado over the last five games. Avalanche goalies have a 1.60 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage.

Final Rangers-Avalanche Prediction & Pick

This team’s offense has been inconsistent despite all the talent on their rosters. Shesterkin vs. Blackwood has the makings of an elite goaltending matchup, and we’ll take a chance with plus-money odds for this game to go under. The Avalanche have dropped four of their last five games, while the Rangers have dropped two straight since Shesterkin’s return.

Final Rangers-Avalanche Prediction & Pick: Under 6 (+100)